Question

George has $15. He would like to know if he has enough money to see a movie ($9.00) and buy a pretzel ($2.65), a drink ($1.35), and two veggie cups ($1.74 each). George incorrectly used this numerical expression to decide if he had enough money.
15 - 9 + 2.65 + 1.35 + 2(1.74)

Use the order of operations to simplify this expression.

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, he has enough money and your simplified answer is below. If I'm wrong correct me or give me a comment.

Step-by-step explanation:

15 - 9 + 2.65 + 1.35 + 2(1.74) Multiply first.

15 - 9 + 2.65 + 1.35 + 3.48  Then just add or subtract from the left to the right

6 + 2.65 + 1.35 + 3.48

8.65 + 1.35 + 3.48

10 + 3.48

13.48 would be the simplified answer.